The weather at New Orleans Jazz Festival went from frightful on Friday to sublime on Saturday, much to the delight of many festival-goers. Heavy rain this week brought cloudy skies and cold winds that turned the Fair Grounds into a sloppy mud pit.

Saturday, however, the fest is benefiting from the karmic return.

A cool breeze keeps the edge off the cloudless, sunny skies -- a welcome gift. And, festival grounds look better throughout, but fest-goers still should expect muddy spots in front of the music stages. (Wear old shoes or, better yet, boots!)

Richard Brumfield, a beer vendor, said he expects much better sales today after many turned to warmer options Friday.